East Dallas

Alger Park Midcentury Is Heavily Treed, Has Open Floorplan With Terrazzo, Wood Floors

By Leah Shafer / June 23, 2015 /

A brand-new listing caught my eye this week, an adorable Midcentury Modern in East Dallas’ Alger Park. The house at 9832 Mercer Dr. has lots of original details from its 1952 construction, like a stacked stone fireplace, Terrazzo floors, retro kitchen, and vintage tiled bathrooms. With its open floorplan, two bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, this…

Modern Green Home in Little Forest Hills Built by Renowned Local Designer

By Joanna England / June 17, 2015 /

Mark Martinek is the designer behind MOD Construction, a firm that designs and builds modern, eco-friendly homes. I’ve always been in love with these properties, how they evoke the same kind of shapes popularized during the 50s, but had facades and materials that were grounded and unique. If you’ve also been lusting over Martinek’s designs,…

Original Details and Flawless Updates Make This Hollywood Heights Home a Hot Ticket

By Joanna England / June 12, 2015 /

When Dallas City Center Realtor Britt Lopez sent me a link to her newest Hollywood Heights listing, I knew we had to have it on the blog because it was absolutely love at first sight. Ya’ll already know that I’m not the craziest about Tudors. They’re cute, but a lot of times they fall into…

25 Tips To Help You Sell Your House Faster and For More Money From Guardian Mortgage

By Joanna England / June 10, 2015 /

Selling your home can be difficult, say the pros at Guardian Mortgage. Even with a great Realtor and a beautiful property, it can take a long time. And the more time that passes, the lower an offer may be. Do you want to get your house sold quickly and get the price you’re asking for…

That Old Chevy Dealership on NW Highway Will Be New Retail, But Don’t Expect a Costco

By Joanna England / June 8, 2015 /

Of course, the very first question I got when a friend forwarded me this Advocate story about the old Steakley Chevrolet dealership at Northwest Highway and Abrams was: “OMG. IS IT GOING TO BE A COSTCO???” No, folks. Costco already passed on this site, and a few others inside the city limits, so you’re pretty…